Town of South Windsor is hiring: Library Assistant 3 in South Windsor

LIBRARY ASSISTANT 3NATURE OF WORKPerforms basic as well as higher level clerical functions related to the day-to-day operations of the library in the areas of programming, collection maintenance, technical services, and circulation. Work involves responsibility for providing services to library patrons and performing general administrative services. Duties may include planning and administering programs, purchasing and cataloging new materials, representing the Library at outreach events, and providing research assistance. The position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation, and communication skills.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCompletes all functions of a Library Assistant 1 and Library Assistant 2 as required.Answers basic reference questions, readers advisory, and research inquiries. Refers advanced queries to a professional librarian.Develops and conducts age appropriate programming for library users.Administers multiple programs per week for which objectives and general procedures have been established or outlined (i.e. storytime).Represents the Library and Town of South Windsor at outreach events.Maintains the effectiveness of portions of the collection by weeding and purchasing library materials as directed by supervisor.Uses statistics and patron feedback to evaluate decisions surrounding collection development. and programming.Advertises for programs using print and electronic means. Prepares posters and graphics using computer design programs.Provides feedback to section head on policies, procedures, and long term planning for the department.Gathers statistics on circulation, programming, section usage, and more as needed.Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.Organizes work according to established procedures.Performs clerical or technical tasks in various units as assigned.Provides exemplary customer service to library users.Maintains familiarity with library policies and procedures. Enforces library policies as needed.Utilizes SWPLs integrated library system software and public catalog website at a high competency. Assists library patrons in the use of library materials.Performs cataloging tasks including new item record creation, item record modification, and rapid update.Registers patrons for programs and room reservations.Maintains records, logs, or other statistical information as directed by supervisor.Effectively works with multiple age groups in different departments as needed.Reports work accomplished to a supervisor.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSRelieves other employees as directed by supervisor, including responsibility for a unit in the temporary absence of a professional librarian.Receives and responds to general information requests by telephone or in writing.Assists in completing an annual collection inventory.Makes minor repairs to books, documents, periodicals, and materials as needed.Checks in orders received and distributes items to relevant departments as necessary.Monitors supplies for reordering.Makes suggestions regarding the purchase of equipment, and supplies needed for the maintenance of the collection.Actively pursues professional growth opportunities, including keeping current of new library trends through readings and workshops.Performs related work and assists with special projects as required.REQUIREMENTS OF WORKBachelors degree (preferably in a field applicable to library service) and five (5) years experience working in a library or an equivalent position.Provides a high level of customer service.Maintains a working knowledge of library principles and practices.Sustains moderate computer literacy : familiarity with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace applications, email, intermediate typing skills, able t connect to an open WiFi network, able to download apps on a smartphone.Makes decisions of other than a routine nature in order to meet controlling conditions.Deals with associates and the public in a courteous manner.Effectively communicates with a wide variety of individuals of differing ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.Maintains a neat personal appearance and pleasing manner.Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides all units of measure.Speaks in public to small and medium-sized groups. Comfortable being recorded.Drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle.Occasionally works outside of normal hours.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSNot applicable.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; sit, and use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.